Create a checkerboard cake!

Have you ever seen those fun cakes that when cut look like checkerboards? You can make one of those three-layer wonders in your own home and wow your friends with this great Checkerboard cake pan set. The set comes with three 9" round pans and the batter dividing rings. You simply mix your cake batter, set the dividers into the pan and pour the batter into the rings in alternating patterns (there are complete instructions in the box), then pull out the dividers before baking!

Follow the link above to learn more about the pan set. Also check out our other great deals on our website.

Give your cake a different look

Wedding cakes with round tiers will always be the classic standard, but if you still want that classic look, with a twist, there are other great pan shapes out there to use. This Petal Pan set comes with all four pieces in 6", 9", 12", and 15" sizes. These are 2" tall and work great as a set or mix and match with round or square pans for variation.

Another option is these fun hexagon pans. This set also includes sizes 6", 9", 12", and 15".

These heart-shaped pans are also a great solution for weddings, engagement parties, anniversaries and more. This set includes pans sizes 6", 10", 12", and 14".

Remember, it's recommended that you use a heating core on pans that are more than 10" across. You can find these and many other things on our Website.

Great Cakes for Boys

A few weeks ago I highlighted some adorable bug and animal cakes. Since many little boys aren't into butterflies or lady bugs, I thought I'd highlight a few fun shapes with engines. As always, the cake pans come with instructions on which colors and tips to use in order to make the cakes.

Below you can see the Cars shape of Lightning Mcqueen. This is sure to be a hit with any kid who loved the movie. We also have cupcake liners, candies, picks and treat bags to match here.

If your child wasn't really thrilled with Cars, but still loves race cars, we also have a NASCAR-style pan complete with a flag.

If your child is more into fire fighters, check out this ladder truck pan.

For train lovers, we have this train cake pan.

Or this fun 3-D train pan which you cook in two parts and then put together for an upright cake.

If you have a little farmer boy (or girl), maybe this tractor is right up their alley.

To check out the other fun pans available on our site, or to pick up some tips, bags, colors or other decorating supplies, check out our Web site!

Animal Cakes Are Great For Kids' Parties

Kids parties offer so much scope for the imagination. If your little one likes things that flutter, crawl, or swim, we probably have an pan that will fit your needs.

As with all of Wilton's shape pans, the Animal Crackers pan comes with instructions for decorating the cakes shown on the box. Not only does this one tell how to make the bear and pig shown below, but also for making a cat or giraffe.

The monkey pan could be just right for a jungle-loving child, or just one who enjoys reading the exploits of Curious George.


And tropical fish go great with a sea-side themed party.


Do you have a little insect lover? This Lady Bug pan can be used to make all kinds of insects with a little imagination.


Butterflies appeal to most little girls (and many of us who are not so little anymore).


Check out our Website for a complete list of our novelty pans and the supplies you'll need to decorate the cakes. Also, check out the Wilton site for other ideas of things you can do with these pans.

Patriotic Desserts Take the Cake

The Fourth of July is a really big deal in my hometown. Almost all class reunions are held that weekend, 'kids' who have moved away come home to visit every year because, let's face it, when else are they likely to encounter that friend they haven't seen in years? And my house is going to be overrun with grandchildren as all of my kids come home for the holiday.

Since preparations have been on my mind, I decided to see what fun designs Wilton had on their website. I found some fantastic cake ideas. All of these cakes have complete directions available at the linked location on the Wilton site. The first few use the star pan.

This one is called Bursting in Air, and it uses lollipop sticks, and either colorflow icing, or food coloring and fondant--which is the way I would make it. If you use this method, it's best ot use the cute star shape cutouts. It also calls for colored foil, but if that's not handy, a little ingenuity will fill in instead.

This tasty treat uses fruit to add color and style to your cake. On the Wilton site it is simply called the July 4th cake.

This one is called the Country Cake, and could be adjusted for any country with a star on the flag. It uses the star shape cutouts too, though any star-shaped cookie cutter would work instead.
This one is called Soaring Spirit. It uses 6" and 10" pans, more lollipop sticks, fondant, and star fondant shape cutouts. This cake would be perfect for a more formal holiday occasion, or any other patriotic event.

This one is called the Rocket's Red Glare and uses the Enchanted Castle pan. See my blog on other fun cakes you can make with the Enchanted Castle pan here. Again, lollipop sticks feature in this cake, as does white florist ribbon, and colored foil.

You can buy almost all of the supplies for these cakes and much more on our Website.

Add a Little Fairie Dust to Your Next Party

What little girl doesn't love fairies? Come to think of it, that particular interest is not solely held by little girls. Plenty of women out there are just as intrigued by fairies as any young girl. If someone in your family has a penchant for Tinkerbell, you are in luck. We have some really great products for an upcoming party.

If Cupcakes are your thing, we have these cute cupcake liners, which comes in packages of 50, and Tinkerbell picks for decoration.

If you prefer not to provide a room full of kids with toothpicks to poke at each othere, we also have these cute candy icing decorations. Alternately, we have these darling little party toppers which would be great on a cake, on cupcakes, or as decorations for your table.

If you'd like to make a Tinkerbell shaped cake, we have a pan for that. Along with the icing colors.

Or if you want to go with a standard round cake, you could put it one one of these fun Cakescapes. The package comes with a cardboard cake stand with decorative sides, a 10" cake board, and 8 treatbags with ties. The treatbags are also sold separately if you prfer them that way.

To see all of this and more, check out our Website!

Great Pans Make Baking a Snap

There are some great new pans in our Wilton lineup with a great wide lip that is easier to grip when moving your cake in or out of the oven. This 9" x 2" round cake pan is extra thick to provide a more even heat distribution. It also has a double-coated non-stick surface to make cakes slide out easily.

We also have a 9" x 2" square pan in this line. I love the 1/2" sides on all of them, which are beveled to reduce spilling.

If you want to make a normal rectangular cake or casserole, this 9" x 13" pan shares the great qualities listed above.

To learn more about these pans, or to see the rest of our great products, visit our Website. If you register, you can join our Bingo game--the winner gets a gree gift certificate to be used on our Website!